Cost of living in Angola compared to Portugal
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Food | - 15% | |||
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Food in Angola is 15% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
Angola | Portugal | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 8,318 Kz (€8) | €12 | - 27% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 7,413 Kz (€7) | €8 | - 7% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,592 Kz (€2.62) | €3.40 | - 23% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,761 Kz (€1.78) | €0.95 | + 87% | |
12 eggs, large | 2,206 Kz (€2.23) | €3.19 | - 30% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,364 Kz (€1.38) | €1.98 | - 30% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,407 Kz (€5.46) | €5.02 | + 9% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,788 Kz (€1.81) | €1.91 | - 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,153 Kz (€1.16) | €1.41 | - 17% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 527 Kz (€0.53) | €1.06 | - 50% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 12,830 Kz (€13) | €5.33 | + 143% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,526 Kz (€1.54) | €2.18 | - 29% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 543 Kz (€0.55) | €0.89 | - 39% | |
Housing | - 34% | |||
Housing in Angola is 34% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
Angola | Portugal | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 683,574 Kz (€690) | €1,465 | - 53% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 661,799 Kz (€668) | €979 | - 32% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 61,452 Kz (€62) | €115 | - 46% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 377,298 Kz (€381) | €956 | - 60% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 918,099 Kz (€927) | €700 | + 33% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 78,674 Kz (€79) | €90 | - 12% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 23,295 Kz (€24) | €22 | + 8% | |
40” flat screen tv | 296,874 Kz (€300) | €329 | - 9% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 161,060 Kz (€163) | €123 | + 32% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,268 Kz (€5.32) | €6 | - 18% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,558 Kz (€3.59) | €10 | - 64% | |
Clothes | - 58% | |||
Clothes in Angola is 58% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
Angola | Portugal | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 13,162 Kz (€13) | €85 | - 84% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 22,806 Kz (€23) | €31 | - 25% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 38,923 Kz (€39) | €86 | - 54% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 46,003 Kz (€46) | €94 | - 50% | |
Transportation | - 50% | |||
Transportation in Angola is 50% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
Angola | Portugal | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 17,020,700 Kz (€17,188) | €25,098 | - 32% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 334 Kz (€0.34) | €1.72 | - 80% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 17,172 Kz (€17) | €36 | - 52% | |
Personal Care | - 30% | |||
Personal Care in Angola is 30% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
Angola | Portugal | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5,849 Kz (€5.91) | €5.35 | + 10% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,432 Kz (€4.48) | €4.81 | - 7% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 19,692 Kz (€20) | €65 | - 69% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,211 Kz (€3.24) | €3.00 | + 8% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,312 Kz (€3.34) | €3.35 | - 0% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,543 Kz (€2.57) | €3.64 | - 29% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 844 Kz (€0.85) | €1.62 | - 47% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1,067 Kz (€1.08) | €2.05 | - 48% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,604 Kz (€11) | €14 | - 24% | |
Entertainment | - 27% | |||
Entertainment in Angola is 27% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
Angola | Portugal | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 12,780 Kz (€13) | €32 | - 59% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 6,651 Kz (€7) | €13 | - 47% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 80,000 Kz (€81) | €55 | + 48% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 43,470 Kz (€44) | €44 | - 1% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 11,705 Kz (€12) | €7 | + 60% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,763 Kz (€4.81) | €2.67 | + 80% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 696 Kz (€0.70) | €2.08 | - 66% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 315,823 Kz (€319) | €434 | - 27% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 119 Kz (€0.12) | €0.16 | - 27% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 19,204 Kz (€19) | €37 | - 47% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,411 Kz (€2.44) | €5.40 | - 55% | |
TOTAL | - 34% |

These prices were last updated on March 23, 2025.
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Cost of living in Angola is 34% cheaper than in Portugal
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